CHAPTER 5

"Why don't we discuss it at my house."Jack suggested."Come over for dinner." Jack saw him hesitate."That way we can celebrate this new business venture of ours,I'll introduce you to my wife and daughter?"

"Daughter?"Alejandro asked surprised."I thought you only had a son."

"Step daughter actually."Jack corrected."So what do you say."

"Fine.What time?"

"Saturday at eight."Alejandro nodded his agreement."See you then."The second Jack left his phone vibrated it was his mother.

"Mother."His tone soft.

"Alejandro my son,have you forgotten about your mother."

"Never.What can I do for you mother."

"We need to talk."She said.

"If it's about me getting married then forget it mother,we've been through this.

"Will you ever consider getting married."His mother asked he can't ignore the sadness in her tone.

"I don't know."He said after a while."Maybe.In future."

"You not getting any younger Alejandro.If you had a child would you say otherwise."

"Then I would be married to the mother of my child.I haven't found the right woman to marry and have children with."

"You cannot continue to live your life the way you are now.Partying,working long hours dating different women now and again,you need to lead a stable life Alejandro.Get married start a family,I only want what's best for you."

His mother is right he needs to settle down but all the women he's met and dated so far doesn't have what he's looking for in a wife,and they definitely aren't mother material."When I find the right one I will.Anything else mother."

"Will you join us for dinner tonight?"

"No,I have work I need to take care of."

"Sure you do."

"Mother I have to handle Arturo's work too until he comes back,I promise as soon as I have free time I'll come home."

"I won't hold my breath."

"I love you mother."

"I know,I love you too.Take care."He knows his mother means well but so far he hasn't found any woman he's ready to marry.Because they not Abigail.. another part of him said.He needs to get that woman out of his mind it's been six years and he still cannot get her out of his head,she's his past.He has to move on and stop rethinking about something that was never meant to be.He is 'The Alejandro Àlvarez' who can get any woman he wants he must stop thinking about someone who was never worth it to begin with,what makes her so special from the rest.He can find someone better,just as beautiful and sexy as she had been,someone more passionate,who was he fooling he thought....

"Are you ready?"Amanda asked her Thursday afternoon.

"Kind of.I'm exhausted all I need is my bed."Abby said.

"You'll rest after today."

"I hope so my feet are killing me."

Amanda smiled."Good thing I have a sexy hunk waiting for me at home."

"You're heartless."Abby told her and she laughed.

"Where's Ally?"

"My mom fetched her from school I'll pick her up along the way."The two of them climbed into the van and was on their way,the gps coordinates showed they were going further into South of Market Abby's never been here before and each house that they pass is beautiful than the last,the grass are neatly mowed and trimmed gorgeous flowers were blooming and smelling absolutely divine Abby can only dream of waking up to such bliss every morning.

"What I would give to live in a place as this."Amanda said.

"It really is beautiful with all the trees and flowers."Abby agreed.

"Some people really are fortunate."

"Yes they are."Abby murmured,these houses are five times bigger compared to those where Jack and her mother was staying,clearly people here had money and their houses were proof.

"How much longer?"

"Five more minutes according to the gps."

"So this section here is called Bassonia."

"How do you know?"Abby asked.

"The sign when we drove up,it's very private here not to mention quiet."

"I think we're here?"Abby said slowly making her way up the driveway.

Amanda gasped."Are you sure?"Amanda look back and forth between her and the house.

"It's what it says."

"Abby look at the size of this house or should I say mansion."Abby's also blown away by the sheer size of the house as they were slowly driving up beautifully cut grass on either side of the driveway when they finally reached the house a water fountain greeted them Abby saw three cars parked outside her van looked extremely out of place next to the two Mercedes and porsche.Abby turned and gazed up at the house no amount of words can describe the sheer beauty of the house with it's well trimmed manicure grass tall trees that makes it even more magnificent."Are you just going to stand there admiring the view or are you gonna help me take these insides."

"Is that way of you telling me I'm slacking."Abby joked.

"You the boss I'd never say that unless if I wanna find myself out of a job." Abby smiled at her friend.

"You the best manager ever I'll never let you go even if you can put me in my place besides I need someone to put me on the straight and narrow now

and again."

"I'll make sure not to forget it."Abby rang the bell a second later they were staring at Mariana.

"Abigail,welcome.It's so nice to see you again."Abby smiled at the warm greeting she got from her.

"Mariana pleasure seeing you again.This is Amanda I believe you've already met."

"Yes.Come in.Don't just stand there."Abby and Amanda stepped inside the foyer."Come on,the kitchen is this way."Beautiful white marble tiles are on the floor a big spiral chandelier was hanging high above their heads they passed a double marble staircase."You can set them here."Mariana pointed to a separate kitchen island with granite counter top.A kitchen fit for a chef.

How she would love moving around in here Abby thought.All the appliances were of the best their oven is big.Were they even using this kitchen?she doubts.The white cupboards reached the roofing it's all white making the room light and airy,only the best that money can buy was in here."I love your kitchen it's beautiful,every chefs dream."Abby told her."Your whole house is beautiful."

"Thank Abigail.Would you like a tour after you done bringing in everything."

"Oh no."Abby said in haste."We wouldn't want to intrude."

"Nonsense.What's the point of only admiring half of the house.Finish up." Mariana left them alone.

"This view from here is breathtaking."Amanda sighed,the kitchen overlooked the twenty five meter pool,lush greenery surrounded it with a big garden.

"Come on let's finish up."Abby grabbed Amanda by her elbow,fifteen minutes later they were done offloading the boxes,Mariana found them in the kitchen. She showed them the ground floor first,it has a private gym and home office a sauna,and a cinema the breakfast nook was adjoint with the kitchen next to it was the dining room a private lounge with a bar where they entertain guests,a massive family room that has a built in winery which was glass.